Date Opened: Friday, December 6, 2024, 12:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 12:00 AM

Department: CDOT

Salary: $77,312.40 - $96,640.50 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Assists with the development and application of the regional travel demand model as well as subarea models for high growth and congestion areas. Prepares travel demand forecasts and conducts detailed analyses of transportation demand and performance in a team setting using transportation modeling, air quality modeling, large transportation datasets, and geographic information systems software and databases. Performs computer programming related to travel demand modeling.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and review travel forecasts for highway and transit projects using TransCAD and STOPS software
• Assist with sub-area model development and analysis
• Perform transportation scenario analyses on a wide array of projects including:
  • corridor studies
  • highway or transit projects
• Analyze connectivity or land use using TransCAD and CommunityViz
• Provide written and verbal technical analyses, reports, and recommendations
• Analyze large transportation datasets from various sources, including probe data, GPS data, and survey data
• Edit macros and computer programs (GISDK, Python, R) for the regional travel demand model

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• TransCAD or similar modeling software
• Micro-simulation software (TransModeler, Vissim, SimTraffic)
• Knowledge of:
  • Theory/principles and practices of urban and transportation planning
  • Ability to apply transportation models
• Prepare travel demand projections
• Provide technical modeling support
• Assist in the analysis and review of traffic analyses
• Ability to systematically solve problems individually and collaboratively
• Ability to manage time, projects, tasks and maintain schedules
• Communicate complex, technical work to a non-technical audience

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning or a related field.
• Professional Engineer or American Institute of Certified Planners designation is desirable.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle record

check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at www.charlottenc.gov.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.